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Chelsea Women agree fee to sign Lauren James from Man Utd

Chelsea are set to have a brother and sister duo in their two senior teams next season

Chelsea Women have agreed on a record fee between Women's Super League (WSL) clubs to sign Lauren James from Manchester United.

The deal is still pending personal terms but the 19-year-old forward looks set to join her brother Reece James in west London.

Having gained United's permission, James has already completed her medical and is widely expected to join manager Emma Hayes's double winning side.

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Why have talks taken so long?

United have been cautious about losing a star player to a rival but with just a year left on her contract, James has been able to get the move she desires.